Thousands gather for Moscow protest

Tens of thousands of protesters have gathered in central Moscow to demonstrate against alleged voting fraud and Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin, in the largest public show of discontent since the end of the Soviet Union.

Thousands gather for Moscow protest

Tens of thousands of protesters have gathered in central Moscow to demonstrate against alleged voting fraud and Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin, in the largest public show of discontent since the end of the Soviet Union.

The protests come three months before Mr Putin, who was president in 2000-2008, seeks a third term in office. The public anger challenges his image as a man who won the affection of most Russians.

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